Fantasy Players of the Week

This week was another exciting week for fantasy players across MLB. The Cubs also showed some signs that they are indeed capable of winning and might just have a shot to put together a good streak and get back in the NL Central Division hunt.

But before we get into the fantasy players of the week, let me extend my sympathies to the Cardinals’ organization and fans after news broke early Sunday that relief pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in an auto accident. It is never easy for an organization to lose a player, especially right in the middle of a season. Here is a good write-up of what kind of man Mr. Hancock was.

Position Player of the Week – Magglio Ordonez, Detroit Tigers
Mags had a spectacular week at the dish. He hit .571 with 2 bombs and 11 RBI’s during his past six-game span, while adding an on base percentage of .654. He capped off the week with a 2-3 performance against Johan Santana and the Twins, including a 2-run blast to right field. Chase Utley came in a close second this week, hitting .444 with 2 homeruns and 10 RBI’s

Pitcher of the Week – John Maine, New York Mets
Maine’s week on the mound including two excellent starts for the New York Mets. His total stat line for the week was 14.2 IP, 10 H, 13 SO while only giving up 1 ER in his two starts. Maine pitched in dominant fashion yesterday; scattering only 3 hits in the seven innings of work in their 1-0 win over the Nationals.

Not that anyone really cares, but I feel it necessary to mention that my CBS Sportsline fantasy team led my league in scoring with 431 points. God I’m a genius!